Obituaries

Jacque Tonette “Toni” Martin, 60, of Childress died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in Childress.

Private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cremation & Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Toni was born August 27, 1960, in Paducah to Loris Jacquelynn McMennamy and Hylas Marion Martin. She had worked as a truck driver and she enjoyed all of her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Loris Jacquelynn McMennamy Roach; and two brothers, Charles Marion Martin and Timothy Allen Martin.
She is survived by her father, Marion Martin of Hedley; four brothers, Terry Martin of Giddings, Stacey Martin and Steve Martin both of Amarillo, and Jerry Lynn Martin of Pampa; her sister, Tangela Copelin of Hedley; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

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Cheryl Bunyan Burch, 73, of Clarendon died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in Amarillo.

Memorial services were held Sunday, October 11, 2020, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood and John Hall, officiating.
Cremation & Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Cheryl was born April 13, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas to O.L. and Ann Kelley Bunyan. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1968 and worked as a bookkeeper for many years, where she owned Hall Tax and Bookkeeping. She loved traveling, family vacations, sweets, and her grandsons who she referred to as her boys.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Ray Burch of Clarendon; her daughters, Traci Owens and her favorite son in law, James of Tulia and Lisa Burch of Clarendon; her brothers, Noel K. Bunyan and wife Janet and Greg Bunyan and wife Cecilia all of Amarillo; her boys, Garrett Bridwell, Brooks Owens, Hunter Owens, and Grayson Burch; her great grandson, C.J. Owens; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to Donley County Senior Citizens or Hedley Senior Citizens.

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Jimmy Sullivan, 84, of Amarillo, died Saturday, September 26, 2020. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Chaplain Jeff Messer officiating.

Jimmy was born August 26, 1936 in Clarendon to Tom and Dawsie Sullivan. He moved to Amarillo from Clarendon in 1962. He married Betty Venable on May 26, 1985, in Amarillo, and worked for the Texas Highway Dept. for over 20 years. In his spare time, Jimmmy camped and fished. He enjoyed travelling in his RV, and watching football. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Vandy Bramblett; a brother, W.T. Sullivan; and four sisters, Pauline Brazil, Dee Mayo, Jane Mosch, and Helen Sullivan.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Sullivan; a son, Mark Sullivan of Amarillo; two brothers, Joe Sullivan and wife Barbara of Amarillo, and Jack Sullivan and wife Marilyn of New York; seven grandchildren, Charlie Sullivan and wife Tisha, Gary Sullivan, Shawnta Sullivan, Brandy Sullivan, and Derek Bramblett and wife Jessica all of Amarillo, Tim Sullivan and wife Karen of Clovis, New Mexico, and Zachary Campbell; and 17 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Mary Lou Murff, 85, went home to be with her brother, sisters and family early Friday morning, September 25, 2020 at Good Life Senior Living. She was born to Carl Barker and Nova Ann (Hinkle) Barker in Clarendon on November 17, 1934.

Visitation will be Thursday evening at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home, October 1 from 6-7 p.m. and services will be Friday afternoon, October 2 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Snyder, Texas with the Reverend Marty Akins officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillside Memorial Gardens, 2834 TX-208, Snyder, Texas 79549.

Mary was the youngest of 8 siblings, 5 sisters and 2 brothers. She attended school in Clarendon. She married Royce Morris in 1952 and moved to California where Judy Morris Mackey was born in Vallejo, California. Royce was killed in a freak wave accident on the coast of California in Bodega Bay in 1955. Shortly after that Mary moved back to Texas, enrolled and graduated from West Texas State University in Canyon with a degree in education. While there, she met and married Rex Hopkins. In 1959 John Rex Hopkins was born in Canyon. Mary and Rex moved to Big Spring where she became a second grade teacher and taught for 35 years total, in Big Spring, Odessa, and Snyder and retired from North Elementary in Snyder. After her and Rex parted ways, she later married Mike Murff, a former classmate from Clarendon and lived on a farm with him in Brice until he passed away in 2009. Mary then moved back to Snyder in 2010 and lived in her home until she acquired the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s in the summer of 2018. She was then assisted by Comfort Keepers of Snyder until she moved to Good Life Senior Living in October 2018. Special thanks goes to Comfort Keepers and Good Life Senior Living for taking great care of ‘our’ Mary until her passing.

She loved playing in the local bridge club and playing hand-and-foot with her family. She was a member of Cosmorama Study Club and the Altrurian Club. She enjoyed square dancing and loved playing the piano at church, at home, and anywhere else she was asked. She could play by ear as well as reading music. She had a great sense of humor and made her friends, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren crack a smile more than once. She was known as Mimi or Meemers or Mary Lou to all of her family and loved ones. She attended First Baptist Church Snyder and Sunday School classes there.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, her brothers Earl Barker and wife Yvonne, Don Barker and surviving wife Gaynell, five sisters, Viola and Doyce Graham, Vera and Dick Noble, Mamie and James Clark, Mildred and Dub Tomlinson, and Nova and Bill Mooring, her great granddaughter Makynli Hopkins, and her son John Hopkins.
Survivors include daughter Judy Mackey and her husband Steve of Snyder, grandchildren Chris and wife Joylynn Mackey of Odessa, Cameron Mackey of Midland, Zach Hopkins of Lubbock, great grandchildren Bethany and Abigail Mackey of Greenwood, Texas, and Alexia Hernandez of Hermleigh and numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Nina Nesbitt of Snyder.

Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association; PO Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011 or Alz.Org online in lieu of flowers.

Online Condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com

Jerry Lynn Strawn, 79 of Panhandle, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020 following a long battle with cancer.

Jerry was born June 1, 1941, in Littlefield to Norvell and Doris Strawn. Jerry’s life was full of adventure as a husband, father, son, brother, friend, custom harvester, farmer, rancher, cowboy, team roper, golfer, story-teller, and his 24 years as Carson County Commissioner. He was married just over 60 years to the love of his life, Sharon Kay Hartzog Strawn.

Jerry graduated from Bovina High School in 1959 and enjoyed putting fear and trepidation into opposing football and basketball opponents. But more importantly, this is where he met his special Kay-Baby. Jerry and Kay married in Bovina on August 7, 1960, before moving to Lubbock to attend college. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy in 1965 at Texas Tech University, where he excelled on their Crops Judging Team. Jerry often quoted information he learned in college and could relate and translate those things to real life. He was also quite the word-smith and an excellent teacher on the farm, in county business, and in life in general.

Jerry worked his way through college, custom harvesting from South Texas to the Canadian border in the summers and working weekends on the family farm. Jerry and Kay farmed for a few years in Bovina and Stratford and then moved their family to Panhandle in 1971, farming west of town on FM 293. The family loved their new community and Jerry particularly loved serving the public.

He is well-remembered for coaching local kids basketball and baseball and he served on the Cemetery Association Board and in several positions with the Panhandle Country Club. Jerry became County Commissioner in 1986. As an active working commissioner, he also fought fires and performed disaster recovery alongside multiple local fire departments. He had a deep respect for these dedicated men and women and wanted to assist in any way possible.

As many know, Jerry loved to tell stories about his adventures and observations and everyone loved hearing them. He had an exceptional memory and retained amazing details that surprised and entertained everyone. He made friends quickly. People from all walks of life and throughout the state appreciated his stories, knowledge, and friendship. Jerry loved to make people laugh and said of himself, that he was, “Colourful with a “u’.” What pleased him even more was his family. He said he never could have had a better wife, in-laws, kids, grandkids and all of their spouses. He especially loved knowing his first great grandchild, Paddy.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Charlie Lynn Strawn, of Claude, who passed away suddenly in March.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; his son, Mike and Joan Strawn, Cedar Park; daughter, Karen Strawn, Panhandle, daughter-in-law, Millie Strawn, Claude; his granddaughters, Melissa and Hunter Shelley, Spearman, Dixi Strawn and fiancee Dan Villegas, Pflugerville, and grandsons, Jerry and Sheridan Strawn, Lubbock, Charles Gordon Strawn, Claude, and Caleb and Meagan Strawn, Austin. Jerry has one great-grandson, Patrick Shelley of Spearman. He is also survived by his brother, Bill and Verna Strawn of Spearman; sister Vicki and Leon Richards of Dimmitt; and sister Judy Herring of Canyon, as well as sisters and brothers-in law, Dixi and Dick Jones, Pueblo, Colo., and Roy and Trudy Hartzog, Bovina; and many nieces and nephews, who he so loved.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Panhandle with Pastor Gene Weinette officiating. Burial followed in Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to the City of Panhandle EMS Dept. P.O. Box 129, Panhandle, Texas 79068 or to the City of Panhandle Fire Department, P.O. Box 129, Panhandle, Texas 79068. Please write that it is a charitable donation in memory of Jerry Strawn on the memo line of the check.

Diane Grace Boyle, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away September 2, 2020 with her daughters by her side.

Diane was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 3rd, 1943 to the late Howard Lester Boyle and Mabelle Elizabeth Heaton Boyle. Diane attended a one room country school in Boyd, Kansas and graduated from Hoisington High School in Hoisington, Kansas in 1961. She went on to receive her Registered Nursing License at St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Kansas City, Missouri. Diane fought a long hard battle against Parkinson’s with dignity and grace. Well-known for her servant’s heart and the love she showed others.

Diane left behind two daughters: Andrea Jack and husband, Gary of Borger, Texas; and Julie Garcia of Hewitt, Texas. Diane loved and was so very proud of her six grandchildren: Thad Hall of Dallas; MaRae Hall and fiance Sam McKinley of Borger; Rachel Garcia Wilburn and husband Kaleb of Moody, Texas; Randal Garcia of Moody Air Force Base Valdosta, GA; Candice Hall of Amarillo; and Brittney Hall Barnes and husband Jason of Dolgeville, New York. Diane was also the great grandmother to Briggs McKinley of Borger; Harleigh Hall, Kighlah Klawonn, and Daniel Klawonn of Dolgeville, New York.

Diane is survived by her siblings whom she loved dearly; brother, George Boyle and wife, Kathy of Conroe, Texas; sister, Linda Shipley and husband, Glenn, of Sachse, Texas; and brother Roger Boyle and wife, Geneva of Parker, Texas. She loved all of her nieces and nephews. Diane also leaves behind a very dear and special friend, Isham Peugh of Lexington, Massachusetts.

As the oldest sibling, Diane was the trailblazer and leader for her sister and brothers. Gracefully, she set the precedent high for all the firsts that they would all eventually hit! She was their teacher making sure they knew who and what was expected of each of them in all endeavors of their lives. Diane led the way in pursuing an education. She loved being a nurse and cared deeply for her patients and co-workers. She was a RN in Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Texas. She worked in many different areas of nursing including labor and delivery, surgery, geriatric, home health, and even as a patient herself, she was telling the nurses how to do their job. Diane’s greatest accomplishment in life was raising her two daughters as a single mom. She didn’t let anyone get away without telling them all about her daughters and their children. She loved them with all her heart and was so very proud of them.

The family will be having a private celebration of her life in the future. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that you would give to your favorite charity.

Cremation & arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

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Shirley Ann Bulman, 85, of Amarillo died Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Amarillo.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, A

ugust 27, 2020, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Shirley was born November 10, 1934, in Memphis to Molten Meverett and Wydell Stilwell Morris. She married Gene Franklin Bulman and he preceded her in death in 1984. Shirley had worked for AT&T and was Management over all operators of Southern California prior to her retirement. She had been a resident of Amarillo since 1982. She enjoyed being at home, music, and singing. She was President of the Pilot Club for multiple years and was involved in other various activities.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 1984.

She is survived by her son, Joel Bulman of Amarillo; and her grandson, Hunter Scott Bulman of Amarillo.

The family request memorials be sent to any Wounded Veterans organizations.

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J.W. Noble, 91, of Claude died Monday, August 10, 2020, in Claude.

Graveside services were held on August 14, 2020, in Claude Cemetery in Claude with Rev. Dick Gravley, officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Claude Chapel.

J.W. was born November 14, 1928, in Beaver, Oklahoma to Wesley and Dorothy Henry Noble. He married Ida Frances Turner on June 5, 1949, in Erick, Oklahoma. J.W. also known as “Buddy” and “Tabby” was a longtime resident of Amarillo before moving to Claude in 1979. He had worked at Pantex and retired after 39 years in November 1993, where he finished his career as the Department Head of Metrology. While living in Amarillo, He coached youth through Kids Inc. He served on the school board at River Road ISD for 8 years and served as President of the board. While on the school board at River Road, he was a part of getting the new High School built. J.W. served on the ANSI committee as Secretary and Chairman for several years and was president of Hocheim Insurance board for several years. He loved all breeds of horses especially race and quarter horses. He also enjoyed farming and ranching. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Claude.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on September 18, 2008; and two brothers, Winston and Tommy Noble.

He is survived by his son, Mark Noble of Amarillo; his daughters, Nancy McNeer and Sharon Haffey and husband Rex all of Amarillo; a sister, Lorena Renick of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jeremy Noble and wife Sarah, Dr. Amy Nailling-Cobb and husband Jimmy, Amber Hensley and husband Justin, and Steven Haffey and wife Allison; and 12 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Claude EMS.

Minnie Viola Eunice Pound Ward, 97, of Hedley passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Hedley.

Graveside Services were held on Friday, July 31, 2020, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Bruce Howard, officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Eunice was born June 30, 1923, in Atoka, Okla., to Minnie and Newman Pound. She married James Ward On December 28, 1940, in Memphis. She was a longtime resident of Hedley and belonged to the First Baptist Church in Hedley. She was baptized in Colgate, Oklahoma in April 1938.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ward in 2000; two daughters, Diane Ward in 1958 and Jean Wilkes in 2008; one son, Ronny Ward in 1998; two grandsons, Brandon Ward in 1989 and T.J. Ward in 1999; and one great grandson, Maycin Stanley in 2018.

She is survived by three sons, Glenn Ward and wife Wanda of Wellington, Leon Ward and wife Carole of Hedley, and Ricky Ward and wife Pam of Memphis; three daughters, Lorene McCrary of San Antonio, Tonya Metcalf and husband Michael of Hedley, and Lawun Hughes and husband Jim of Marble Falls, Arkansas; 29 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 21 great great grandchildren; and one on the way.

The family request memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery Association or Hedley Senior Citizens.

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Sue Britten, 64, of Groom died Friday, July 24, 2020, in Groom.

Graveside services were Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Groom.

Family directed memorial service followed July 28 in the First Baptist Church in Groom with Rev. Andy Dietz, officiating.

Arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Sue was born February 15, 1956, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Virgil and Jo Anne Johnson. She was a graduate from the Clarendon College LVN program and worked at Hall County Hospital in Memphis for 10 years. She had also worked as a waitress for several years prior to her illness. She married Jimmy Britten on July 5, 1996, in Amarillo. She had been a resident of Hedley before moving to Groom 24 years ago. While living in Hedley, she had helped with the Hedley Meals on Wheels. Sue loved her family and loved playing with her grandkids. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Groom.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Jack Lee in 1980; and a sister, Becki Torres.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Britten of Groom; three daughters, Susan Clendennen of Groom, Cindy Lambert and husband Ronnie of Hedley, and Carlene Coots and husband Billy of Abilene; three brothers, Jesse Reynolds of Shamrock, Johnny Reynolds of Possum Kingdom, and Bobby Johnson of Pampa; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters-in-law.

The family request memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church in Groom.

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